和わ

noun

sum; total

Only when written 和

Mathematical term for the result of addition. Restricted to the kanji 和.

• 3と5の和わは8です。

  The sum of 3 and 5 is 8.

noun

harmony; peace

Only when written 和

Abstract concept of balance, concord, or peaceful relations. Often used in compounds like 平和 (peace) or 調和 (harmony). Restricted to the kanji 和.

• 家か族ぞくの和わを大たい切せつにする。

  I value family harmony.

noun, noun, used as a prefix, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

Japan; Japanese-style

Used as a noun, prefix, or no-adjective to indicate something is Japanese or in a Japanese style. Common in words like 和食 (Japanese food) and 和室 (Japanese-style room). The kanji 倭 is an archaic variant for 'Japan'.

• 和わの心こころを学まなぶ。

  Learn the Japanese spirit.

• この旅りょ館かんは和わの雰ふん囲い気きがある。

  This inn has a Japanese-style atmosphere.